New Delhi: In a major crackdown on corruption within the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Junior Engineer from the Najafgarh Zone while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a complainant.
According to the agency, the arrest followed a complaint alleging that a group of MCD officials, including an Executive Engineer, an Assistant Engineer and the Junior Engineer, had demanded an illegal gratification of over Rs 25 lakh to clear pending bills amounting to approximately Rs 3 crore. The CBI registered a case on November 11, and immediately set up a trap to verify the complaint.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Junior Engineer, MCD, Najafgarh Zone, Delhi while accepting a Bribe of Rs. 10 Lakh pic.twitter.com/zDnAWZSol8
— Central Bureau of Investigation (India) (@CBIHeadquarters) November 13, 2025
Junior Engineer caught red-handed; raids across multiple locations
During the operation, the Junior Engineer was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 10 lakh in cash as part payment of the total bribe amount. The agency confirmed that the officer was apprehended on the spot and taken into custody for further questioning.
Following the arrest, CBI teams carried out searches at multiple locations linked to the accused officials. The raids reportedly led to the recovery of a substantial amount of cash, jewellery and several documents connected to property transactions. Officials said that the evidence collected during the searches is being examined to determine the extent of the alleged corruption network.
Investigation remains ongoing: CBI
The statement stated that the investigation remains ongoing and further arrests have not been ruled out. “The Bureau remains committed to curbing corruption and ensuring accountability within public institutions,” the statement read.
The CBI also urged citizens to report any instances of bribery or demands for illegal gratification by public servants. Complaints can be lodged through its Delhi office at the Anti-Corruption Branch or via helpline numbers provided on its official website.